Department of Cooperative Societies (State government body overseeing co-operative audits, compliance, and cooperative governance) | Bihar, India

• District Audit Officer, Department of Co-operative Societies, Govt. Of Bihar
  • Led the annual statutory audit of 600+ cooperative societies across 3 districts, managing a 50+ member team of auditors and chartered accountants; ensured 90% audit coverage with strict adherence to departmental timelines
  • Conducted regular field inspections and filed 25+ surcharge cases involving misappropriations up to ₹50 lakh per case; enforced recovery and implemented audit fee penalties for non-compliant entities
  • Oversaw identification and benefit disbursement for government paddy/wheat procurement schemes worth ₹10 lakh to ₹5 crore, impacting farmers, fisheries, credit societies, and self-help groups at the grassroots level
  • Managed ₹1–10 lakh/month in public funds as Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO), ensuring timely salary payments, procurement accountability, and full audit clearance from the State AG office
  • Served as designated RTI official of my establishment, responding to 200+ public queries related to cooperative governance and audit findings; upheld transparency and citizen engagement in line with the Right to Information Act, 2005
  • Served on the Godown Selection Committee as a member to identify eligible cooperative societies for government-subsidised grain storage infrastructure (500 MT & 1000 MT capacity) worth 60 lakhs ; facilitated strategic allocation under rural warehousing schemes to enhance food security and minimise post-harvest losses
  • Achieved 80% PACS audit compliance in 2 years under the PACs Computerization Scheme, ranking the district in Bihar’s top 5 for digital transformation and financial transparency through MIS adoption and structured audit protocols
  • Revamped grievance redressal for 500+ monthly complaints by creating an Excel-based tracking system with 7-day resolution targets and ownership mapping; reduced average resolution time from 24 to 10 days in two months
  • Led training bootcamps for newly inducted auditors, increasing “first-time-right” audit report submissions from 72% to 93% within one audit cycle
  • Maintained law & order during state assembly and parliamentary elections, COVID-19 lockdowns, and major public gatherings; led a 24×7 district control room, redeploying 300+ personnel and resolving 15+ high-risk incidents without escalation, riots or rights violations in crisis situations
  • Provided district-level audit oversight and compliance reporting for affiliated District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) under Bihar State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (BSCB), as part of the system-wide preparation for Core Banking System (CBS) transformation and infrastructure upgrade across 23 DCCBs
  • Supported recruitment processes for 75+ FPO CEOs and accountants, while driving MIS onboarding and coordinating 10+ DMC meetings, contributing to capacity building and digital readiness of grassroots agri-enterprises
  • Executed 50+ inspections and 5+ fraud inquiries across cooperative societies in 5 years of service, addressing financial irregularities and breaches of cooperative law; strengthened compliance and transparency for 50,000+ members
     

MITS Gwalior & BIT Sindri under TEQIP-III (Government of India & World Bank-funded academic reform initiative) | Gwalior & Sindri (Dhanbad), India

• Assistant Professor (TEQIP III), Department of Chemical Engineering
  • Delivered academic and research leadership in two premier government engineering institutions under the World Bank-funded TEQIP III program, teaching 2nd to 4th-year students in core Chemical Engineering subjects like heat transfer and fluid mechanics
  • Designed and implemented inquiry-based pedagogy and Smard Classroom methods, improving student engagement scores by 30% (based on faculty evaluations and course feedback)
  • Spearheaded course planning and evaluation cycles across 8+ subjects per academic year, ensuring timely syllabus completion and transparent tracking for 200+ students per term
  • Led laboratory operations for 4 core labs, designing experiments and maintaining safety compliance with zero incidents across two academic sessions
  • Provided strategic academic advising and career mentorship to over 100 students, supporting course selection, competitive exam preparation, and long-term career path planning—improving placement outcomes and postgraduate transitions
  • Participated in 2 national pedagogy workshops (IIT Kharagpur, IIT Hyderabad), integrating best practices in e-learning and curriculum innovation
  • Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration and institutional innovation through research initiatives and faculty coordination, contributing to curriculum enhancements aligned with NEP and AICTE guidelines
  • Led VIVAs and outcome-based education assessments, aligning student learning outcomes with institutional accreditation and regulatory standards

• Earned ‘A’ Certificate as an NCC Cadet (Ministry of Defence, GoI, 2005), reflecting early training in discipline, teamwork, and civic responsibility
• Qualified GATE 2014 with an All-India Rank of 729 in Chemical Engineering out of 16,000+ candidates
• Cleared BPSC 60–62nd Civil Services Exam in first attempt, securing Rank 311 out of over 5 lakh+ applicants, demonstrating strong conceptual and strategic acumen
• Awarded the "Rashtriya Gandhi Seva Ratna Purashkar (2021)" by the Mayor of Patna for exemplary contributions to free education and social services
• Topped the departmental training program (2022) out of 200+ officers, demonstrating subject mastery, leadership potential, and excellence in applied governance, financial compliance, and cooperative audit frameworks
• Received District Magistrate Appreciation Certificate (2024); selected among top 5 of 120 officers for ensuring smooth conduct of Lok Sabha Elections as a Zonal Magistrate

• M.Tech (Chemical Engineering) -  Indian Institute of Technology BHU ,Varanasi
• B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) -  B.I.T. Sindri, Dhanbad

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• Joint Secretary, College Club (2011–12) - Led campus events, coordinated inter-departmental activities, and expanded student engagement through cultural and academic programming
• Assistant Professor under TEQIP-III - Appointed at MITS Gwalior and BIT Sindri, delivering academic and administrative leadership in premier government engineering institutions
• Winner, Tech Udbhav 2013 - Secured 1st place among 100+ participants in a national-level Technical Paper Presentation competition, showcasing analytical depth and presentation skills
• Founder, YouTube Channel “Aspirants Today” (2019) - Created and curated content to mentor BPSC aspirants, covering exam strategy, policy analysis, and interview preparation for a growing online learner community
• Published Short Story Writer - Regular contributor to college and school magazines, exhibiting creativity, storytelling flair, and engagement with literary expression